Run Trainer vs Bearvelo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run Trainer
This app serves as a personal running coach and GPS tracker, offering guided training plans for various distances from Couch to 5K to half marathons. It provides audio coaching, detailed performance statistics, and seamless integration with Apple devices.
- Personalized training plans (Couch to 5K, 10K, Half Marathon)
- Customizable training schedules (MyPlan)
- Audio coaching with voice cues
- Integrated music control
- Free Run mode for untracked runs
- Accurate GPS tracking with Apple Maps
- Detailed performance statistics (SpeedMap, pace overview)
- Apple Watch app for hands-free training
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Get ready to hit your running goals, maybe even smash them, with Run Trainer, your personal running coach and GPS run tracker. Whether you’re a beginner dreaming of your first 5K with Start to Run (Couch to 5K) or an experienced runner training for a faster 10K or half marathon, our iOS app with Apple Watch support is built to guide you every step of the way. Improve your health, lose weight or simply stay in top shape with our built-in training plans, or build your own in minutes. Why runners choose Run Trainer Personalized training plans for every level - From Couch to 5K for absolute beginners to advanced plans for 10K, 15K and even a half marathon. - With MyPlan, you can easily create custom training schedules, perfect for recovery blocks or specific goals. - Our plans use a clear, effective 3-step approach: Walk, Jog, Run. Smart training with audio coaching - Get clear voice cues during every workout to guide your pace and structure so you stay on rhythm and motivated. - Enjoy your own music from Apple Music, Spotify, Podcasts or other apps. Run Trainer automatically lowers the volume for instructions so you stay focused. - Prefer running freely with tracking? Free Run lets you head out without a plan while still tracking your performance. Accurate GPS tracking & detailed stats - Record your route with live GPS using Apple Maps. - See distance, time, pace and calories at a glance. During and after your run. - Dig into performance details with the unique SpeedMap, showing exactly where you sped up or slowed down and where you can optimize your pace for better results. - Review a clear pace overview (min/km) across all your workouts to monitor progress and set targets. Seamless with your Apple devices - Leave your iPhone in your pocket or in the holder. The Apple Watch app shows live running data on your wrist so you can train hands-free. - Sync your training data effortlessly with our free cloud service and Apple Health for a complete view of your fitness and health metrics. Your progress, always within reach - Your stats sync automatically with your free account. - Never worry about losing progress. Log in and pick up where you left off, even on a new phone or after reinstalling the app. Run Trainer: by runners, for runners We believe in simplicity and effectiveness. Run Trainer is built by runners for runners, delivering an intuitive, motivating coaching experience. See why so many runners have appreciated its clarity and functionality for over 10 years. Try Run Trainer risk-free today. Enjoy a generous free period with access to all features, without automatic subscription renewal. Explore everything first, then decide if you want to become a member. Start your running journey now, improve your fitness and discover your full potential! Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Bearvelo
Plan and track various physical activities like walking, running, and cycling. Connect your activity data with your health information for a comprehensive overview. Monitor activities with children or pets, and record indoor workouts with Bluetooth sensors.
- Activity planning and tracking
- Health information integration
- Record activities with children/pets
- Indoor activity recording via Bluetooth
- Apple Health and Weather integration
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BearVelo is an activity planning and tracking application, allowing users to plan and record common activities (walking, running, cycling, wheelchair etc), as well as tying this information to the users health information. Our focus is on providing an activity planning and tracking application for the common person. We want you to find time for your activities, continue to do activities and enjoy them, and if you want find ways to improve or understand how you can have a good experience. This is an ever expanding and evolving area in this product, and we look forward to making the experience enjoyable, and making your activities more enjoyable. In addition to your own activities, you can record your walking and running activities that you do with your children or pets as their own type, so you can monitor your child's progress and your pets continued activities. With the appropriate bluetooth sensors, BearVelo can also record indoor activities, for example if using a bluetooth enabled stationary bike. Integrated with the Apple Health app and Apple Weather
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bearvelo at none against Run Trainer's 3. Bearvelo also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Run Trainer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (198 vs 2). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Run Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bearvelo asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Run Trainer against 4.5 for Bearvelo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run Trainer has 198 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Run Trainer ships an update monthly, Bearvelo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run Trainer | Bearvelo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (198 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Run Trainer B.V. | Joshua Sherwood |
Customer experience
Run Trainer
Bearvelo
Bugs and requests
Run Trainer
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes mid-run and loses recording
- Pausing workout causes progress restart
- Login freezes and authentication failures
- Sign-up form stuck on DOB slider
- App won't open or keeps crashing
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- Cellular connectivity not working
- GPS not recording distance accurately
- Voice command timing off by seconds
- Text overlapping and display corruption
- Music playlist won't save between runs
- App logs out unexpectedly
- Marathon pack programs inaccessible
- Interface buttons showing incorrect text
- Non-English content in settings
Requested features
10 requests- Apple Watch standalone functionality without phone
- Integration with Fitbit and MyFitnessPal
- Integration with native Fitness app
- Weight loss tracking integration
- Treadmill mode improvements
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- More detailed feature documentation
- Voice-only coaching option
- Continued distance tracking after workout completion
- Better music playlist management
- Indoor running options
Bearvelo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Run Trainer
- All features per month1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- All features per 3 months3 Months trial$15.493 Months
- All features per month year1 Year trial$43.991 Year
Bearvelo
No in-app purchases









